Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who among the following assassinated Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie in London?

Options:

Sukhdev Thapar

Surya Sen

Madan Lal Dhingra

Khudiram Bose

Correct Answer:

Madan Lal Dhingra

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Madan Lal Dhingra

Madan Lal Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary who played a significant role in India's independence movement during the early 20th century. He is best known for assassinating Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, a British official, in London on July 1, 1909.

Madan Lal Dhingra was born in Amritsar, Punjab, and was educated in England, where he became actively involved in nationalist activities. He was deeply influenced by the plight of his fellow countrymen under British colonial rule and became determined to fight for India's freedom.

On July 1, 1909, during a meeting of the Indian National Association held at the Imperial Institute in London, Madan Lal Dhingra shot and killed Sir William Hutt Curzon Wyllie, a prominent British official known for his role in suppressing Indian nationalist activities. Dhingra's act of assassination was motivated by his desire to avenge the injustices inflicted upon his fellow Indians by the British colonial administration.

After the assassination, Madan Lal Dhingra was arrested and put on trial for murder. During his trial, he boldly proclaimed his actions as a legitimate response to British oppression in India and declared his allegiance to the cause of Indian independence. Despite his passionate defense, Dhingra was found guilty and sentenced to death.

On August 17, 1909, Madan Lal Dhingra was executed by hanging at Pentonville Prison in London. His martyrdom further fueled the fire of India's independence movement and inspired countless others to join the struggle against British colonial rule.

Madan Lal Dhingra's act of assassination and his subsequent martyrdom left a lasting impact on the Indian nationalist movement, galvanizing support for the cause of independence and highlighting the sacrifices made by individuals willing to lay down their lives for the freedom of their country. He remains a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and resistance in India's struggle for independence.